Creating a programming language (Go Time #28)

Thorsten Ball joined the show to talk about creating a programming language, writing an interpreter, why he wrote the book “Writing An Interpreter in Go”, how writing a language/interpreter will help you better understand other programming languages, building a computer from Nand to Tetris, and his thoughts on imposter syndrome.

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Featuring:

• Thorsten Ball – Website, GitHub, X
• Erik St. Martin – GitHub, X
• Carlisia Campos – GitHub, LinkedIn, Bluesky, X
• Brian Ketelsen – GitHub, X

Show Notes:

• Writing An Interpreter In Go - In this book we will create a programming language together. We’ll start with 0 lines of code and end up with a fully working interpreter for the Monkey* programming language. Step by step. From tokens to output. All code shown and included. Fully tested.
• The Elements of Computing Systems: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles
• From NAND to Tetris
• Go Advent 2016 blog series
• Damian Gryski is now a /r/golang moderator
• Take the 2016 Go User Survey — the goal is to create the best language for developing simple, reliable, scalable software. We are asking you to help by participating in a survey and if applicable, a company questionnaire.
• From Coursera — Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)
• Ken Thompson - Reflections on Trusting Trust

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